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The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism

ISBN: 978-1-118-58814-7

July 2013

Wiley-Blackwell

432 pages

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Description

The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivating social-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confronting it, and the benefits it provides.

  • Goes beyond prejudice and discrimination to discuss the personal and social implications of diversity for both majority and minority group members
  • Considers how historical, political, economic, and societal factors shape the way people think about and respond to diversity
  • Explains why discrimination leads to bias at all levels in society – interpersonal, institutional, cultural, and social
  • Describes proven techniques for improving intergroup relations
  • Examines the brain's impact on bias in clear terms for students with little or no background in neuroscience
  • Includes helpful study tools throughout the text as well as an online instructor’s manual

 

About the Author

James M.  Jones is Professor of Psychology at the University of Delaware and Director of the Center for the Study of Diversity. He received the Lifetime Contribution to Psychology award from the APA in 2011.

John F. Dovidio isProfessor of Psychology at Yale University. He has received numerous awards for his scholarship, service, and teaching, and served as president of several professional societies.

Deborah L. Vietze is Professor of Psychology and Urban Education at the City University of New York.  She has received awards for her contributions to research on ethnic minorites and has served as a representative from the American Psychological Association to the United Nations.